File photo taken on Feb. 1, 1984 shows staff members performing at the Beijing Railway Station in Beijing, capital of China. As the reunion with the family during the Lunar New Year is a long-standing tradition in China, people embark on journey home ahead of the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. The 40-day 2019 Spring Festival travel rush started on Jan. 21, with 3 billion trips expected to be made. Here are some touching moments along the homeward bound journey. (Xinhua/Ma Hongzhong)